Roger Sweet, the toy designer who gave life to the iconic character He-Man, has passed away at the age of 91. According to his wife, Marlene, Sweet died peacefully after a battle with dementia.
Sweet was the creative force behind He-Man, the muscular hero of the 1980s animated series "He-Man and the Masters of the Universe." His design of the character transformed a line of action figures into a cultural phenomenon, inspiring generations of fans.
His legacy lives on through the enduring popularity of He-Man and the Masters of the Universe franchise, which continues to be celebrated in comics, toys, and new media.